I know we've had threads before covering hippie names, but those were more like games. I really am discovering how much I like names that could be considered carefree or "Hippie" that either have nature connotations or musical ones, or just have really bouncy, playful sounds to them. Problem is I don't know that many.

Super hippie names I like:

Chrysanthemum - I've always loved this name, since I was a young girl. They're beautiful flowers with a sunny aura.

Zen - Love this for a boy. It would really make sense with the guy I'm with.

Indigo - Like the sounds of this name, especially the nn Indie or Indio. I kinda like this more for a boy. Plus it makes sense with the guy I'm with.

Gypsy- I like its adventurous, boundless, fearless meaning. Its very Bluesy to me, and I love that. But I don't think I have the right to use it, since it would be seen as a slur to some and can be considered cultural appropriation.

Andromeda - Chic & adventurous. I like the nickname Andie, but I don't think it gives the full name justice.

Names that could be considered hippie (I guess?), but are more usable:

Zoe - I've always loved this name, and it really means a lot to me. Is it silly it was my most beloved dog's name?

Sunniva - Love this name, especially the Sunny feeling as well as its exotic feel. I also like the Scandinavian connection (I'm Swedish and love Norse mythology).

Titus - Same as Sebastian, but I like the way it sounds more. I like the nickname Ty.

I have no idea. My favorites in particular are in bold.

What are some names you think are considered

Carefree & Definitely Hippie

Can be Hippie, but are usable

August 18th, 2013, 04:33 AM

stripedsocks

Chrysanthemum - Very sunny name. I like Crisanta (which is related) too. And Chrysanthe. Zen - I don't really like this unless you're Buddhist? Feels a bit... Pier 1 Imports to use for no reason, iykwim. But if it relates to your spirituality that's fine. I do like Zane and Zev and Zvi and find short Z names very appealing.Rain - I love this too, but tend to think of it for a girl. I like it as a middle name, it's much fresher than other one-syllable names like Grace or James.Poppy/Posy - I like Posy, I don't like Poppy. Posy I like as a nickname, too, for Mariposa or Josephine.Indigo - I like this a lot. I do think of the flowers as much as the colour - wild indigo is a very beautiful plant. I like it for a girl, don't hit me!Gypsy - Creeps me out as a given name, sorry.Andromeda - I love this. It's on my list too! But while my husband likes Andi, I like Rommie.

Zoe - I like Zara and Xanthe more. But Zoe does have a beautiful meaning, "life." I do like a couple other names that mean that more, though, like Viveca, Vivien, and Asha.Sunniva - This is really pretty.Ramona - I adore this but I can't use it, which makes me sad. It's really lovely.
Nanami - I prefer Naomi.Felix - I like Felix a lot, but as far as "happy" names for boys, I like Asher and Isaac more.
Sansa - I think of Game of Thrones and that character was a bit of a nitwit, at least in the books.Laszlo - Prefer Lazarus or Lazar.Wynona - The Winona spelling looks better to me. Very cute. I have an issue with y's in the middle of names unless absolutely necessary.Aurora / Ora - I do like Aurora, but I don't find it particularly hippie. I like a lot of mythology/goddess names.Margo - I like the spelling Margot or Margaux better. I know the Nameberry blurb on Margaux is very dismissive but I've found French speakers who disagree and find it a valid variant.
Mylo - Not a big fan but a lot of Berries love it. Prefer Miles.

And names that I'm not sure whether they'd be considered hippie/out there, or whatever:

Philomena - Pretty. I know somebody who has a baby by this name. The mother is, yes, a bit of a hippie.Sebastian - A bit popular to feel hippie to me, I knew too many for that alternative feel. Still a nice enough name. I love Samson more, but my husband loves Sebastian.Titus - I like Ty, but not Titus. Makes me think of Titus Andronicus.

Blythe. I can definitely see a sibset of Zen and Blythe.Wren. This nature name makes me think of lightness and soaring.Eden. I think of gardens and happiness.Willow - a beautiful tree but a bit haunting.

Boys names I like in the carefree, hpie style

River - I think of going with the flow.Pax - means peace. Zen and Pax would make for nice brother names.Asher - means happy.Jay - light, flight, happy.